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Science
Investigate Scientific Questions
How are clouds formed? Why does it rain? What is a hygrometer? What makes lightning? Why do tornados, hurricanes, floods & droughts happen? Why do we measure and map weather?
Comparisons
Modern vrs Traditional ways of measuring the weather
What clouds are associated with good weather? rain? snow?
Symbols / Maps
Develop symbol sets
Learn to read a weather map
Use topographical maps
Observation / Record Keeping
Track/Observe cloud patterns
Weather prediction
Mathematics
Data Collection
Collect, analyse, exchange
Accuracy & precision focus
Graphing
temperature
wind speed
humidity
pressure
wind direction
rainfall
(endless possibilities)
Accuracy & precision focus
Measurement
m/ph, k/ph, mm, °C, °F, h/Pa
measure, represent & analyse changes
Accuracy & precision focus
Comparisons
Today's weather vrs last week, last year, summer vrs winter (endless possibilities)
City vrs City (Why different? - see Science)
Country vrs Country (Why different? - see Science)
Prediction / Probability
Forecasting
Possibility / Probability of rain, sunshine, etc
Predict changes
Use Excel
Peer tutor
Prepare & display charts from Data Collection
Literacy
Scriptwriting
Planning & preparation of script for Weather Show
On-Line Projects
Get involved in one or better still, start one!
Podcasting
Record an interview a meteorologist
Record weather report / forecast
Create a PhotoGallery with Captions
Use flickr / bubbleshare (see web resources page)
Journals
Diary weather patterns
Wikis
Contribute to a glossary / vocabulary wall
Write questions for a meteorologist
Online Collaboration wiki between cities / countries - "Kids teaching Kids"
Write Instructions (Procedural Writing)
How to make ........
Write Research notes
Use Google Notebook (see web resources) for gathering & sharing of research found on the web
The Arts
Soundscapes
Groups of 4 - no instruments allowed
Drama
Broadcast Weather forecast
Teach the Teacher
Soundtracks
Create your own (use audacity / mixman dm2)
Art
Paint the Weather
Look at Artist images inspired by weather
Technology
Make your own weather station
Thermometer, barometer, compass, weather vane, cup anemometer, rain gauge, hygrometer.
ICT
Skype
Video Conference with a Meteorologist in real time!
Podcasting
Use audacity to record weather reports / forecast or predict weather
Weather WebQuests
Use premade or make your own (see Web resource page)
Tracking Weather Conditions
Visit NZ MetService
Use NZ Webcams
Digital Stories
Use photostory3 to document learning journey or educate fellow class members on aspects of the weather
Videos
View actual footage of storms, hurricanes, blizzards (see Web resource page)
Collaborative Wiki
Join one - or Email someone on the contacts page & start one yourself!
Use frappr to introduce countries
Use cluster maps to track wiki visitors
Ask an expert
Critical Thinking Skills / Problem Solving / Research
Blooms Taxonomy Remember: compile a glossary of weather terms - fog, snow, wind, lightning, condensation, convection, cyclone, evaporation, forecast, front, humidity, meteorologist, precipitation, weather, climate Understanding: Use own words to explain following weather concepts - hydrologic cycle, beaufont scale, coriolis effect Applying: Construct four different cloud formations from cartridge paper, felt pens, & cotton balls. Label & describe each one. Analysing: Compare & contrast each of the following weather instruments used by meteorologists to make weather predictions: barometer, anemometer, wind vane, rain gauge and hygrometer Evaluating: Determine which geographic region of the world has the best weather or climate conditions on a regular basis. Which areas will you consider and what criteria will you use? Be able to defend your position Creating: In ancient times people invented stories to explain natural phenomena such as weather conditions. Pretend you live in an ancient land. Compose a story that explains the falling of hail. Illustrate your tale.
Research
Why do we forecast weather?
What role do satellites & computers play?
El Nino - what impact does it have and why?
How do you become a Weather Forecaster? Meteorologist?
Traditional Weather Forecasting / Modern Weather Forecasting - what's different and why?
Table of Contents
Science
Investigate Scientific Questions
How are clouds formed? Why does it rain? What is a hygrometer? What makes lightning? Why do tornados, hurricanes, floods & droughts happen? Why do we measure and map weather?
Comparisons
Modern vrs Traditional ways of measuring the weather
What clouds are associated with good weather? rain? snow?
Symbols / Maps
Develop symbol sets
Learn to read a weather map
Use topographical maps
Observation / Record Keeping
Track/Observe cloud patterns
Weather prediction
Mathematics
Data Collection
Collect, analyse, exchange
Accuracy & precision focus
Graphing
temperature
wind speed
humidity
pressure
wind direction
rainfall
(endless possibilities)
Accuracy & precision focus
Measurement
m/ph, k/ph, mm, °C, °F, h/Pa
measure, represent & analyse changes
Accuracy & precision focus
Comparisons
Today's weather vrs last week, last year, summer vrs winter (endless possibilities)
City vrs City (Why different? - see Science)
Country vrs Country (Why different? - see Science)
Prediction / Probability
Forecasting
Possibility / Probability of rain, sunshine, etc
Predict changes
Use Excel
Peer tutor
Prepare & display charts from Data Collection
Literacy
Scriptwriting
Planning & preparation of script for Weather Show
On-Line Projects
Get involved in one or better still, start one!
Podcasting
Record an interview a meteorologist
Record weather report / forecast
Create a PhotoGallery with Captions
Use flickr / bubbleshare (see web resources page)
Journals
Diary weather patterns
Wikis
Contribute to a glossary / vocabulary wall
Write questions for a meteorologist
Online Collaboration wiki between cities / countries - "Kids teaching Kids"
Write Instructions (Procedural Writing)
How to make ........
Write Research notes
Use Google Notebook (see web resources) for gathering & sharing of research found on the web
The Arts
Soundscapes
Groups of 4 - no instruments allowed
Drama
Broadcast Weather forecast
Teach the Teacher
Soundtracks
Create your own (use audacity / mixman dm2)
Art
Paint the Weather
Look at Artist images inspired by weather
Technology
Make your own weather station
Thermometer, barometer, compass, weather vane, cup anemometer, rain gauge, hygrometer.
ICT
Skype
Video Conference with a Meteorologist in real time!
Podcasting
Use audacity to record weather reports / forecast or predict weather
Weather WebQuests
Use premade or make your own (see Web resource page)
Tracking Weather Conditions
Visit NZ MetService
Use NZ Webcams
Digital Stories
Use photostory3 to document learning journey or educate fellow class members on aspects of the weather
Videos
View actual footage of storms, hurricanes, blizzards (see Web resource page)
Collaborative Wiki
Join one - or Email someone on the contacts page & start one yourself!
Use frappr to introduce countries
Use cluster maps to track wiki visitors
Ask an expert
Critical Thinking Skills / Problem Solving / Research
Blooms Taxonomy
Remember: compile a glossary of weather terms - fog, snow, wind, lightning, condensation, convection, cyclone, evaporation, forecast, front, humidity, meteorologist, precipitation, weather, climate
Understanding: Use own words to explain following weather concepts - hydrologic cycle, beaufont scale, coriolis effect
Applying: Construct four different cloud formations from cartridge paper, felt pens, & cotton balls. Label & describe each one.
Analysing: Compare & contrast each of the following weather instruments used by meteorologists to make weather predictions: barometer, anemometer, wind vane, rain gauge and hygrometer
Evaluating: Determine which geographic region of the world has the best weather or climate conditions on a regular basis. Which areas will you consider and what criteria will you use? Be able to defend your position
Creating: In ancient times people invented stories to explain natural phenomena such as weather conditions. Pretend you live in an ancient land. Compose a story that explains the falling of hail. Illustrate your tale.
Research
Why do we forecast weather?
What role do satellites & computers play?
El Nino - what impact does it have and why?
How do you become a Weather Forecaster? Meteorologist?
Traditional Weather Forecasting / Modern Weather Forecasting - what's different and why?